List of Monuments of National Importance in Madhya Pradesh/West

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The following structures in western Madhya Pradesh have been designated as Monuments of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). [1]

In this list, the ASI recognized monuments in the western part of Madhya Pradesh are described, in the districts Bhopal, Dewas, Dhar, Gwalior, Hoshangabad, Mandsaur, Morena, Burahanpur, Nimar (East), Nimar West, Shivpuri, Sehore and Ujjain. For the eastern part of Madhya Pradesh, see List of Monuments of National Importance in Madhya Pradesh/East.

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References

  1. ↑ "Alphabetical List of Monuments - Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal Circle)". Archaeological Survey of India, Government of India. Archived from the original on 2 November 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2016.

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